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2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrative Personnel & Faculty



President

Lawrence Barrett
President
        B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
        M.S., State University of New York at New Paltz
        Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Vice Presidents

Stephen M. Benson
Vice President for Business Services
        B.M.E., West Virginia Wesleyan College
        M.S., Mountain State University

Linda P. Croley
Vice President, Student Services
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., M.A., University of West Florida
        Ph.D., University of South Florida

Brian G. Dopson
Vice President, Academic Programs
        B.A., University of North Florida
        M.A., University of Florida
        Ed.D., University of North Florida

Tracy D. Hickman
Vice President, Occupational Programs
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Florida A&M University
        M.A., University of Central Florida
        Ph.D., University of Florida

Academic Executive Directors

Pamela S. Carswell
Executive Director, Teaching, Design and Computer Programs
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., University of North Florida
        M.A., University of Central Florida 

Melody Corso
Executive Director, Nursing and Health Sciences
        A.A., Santa Fe Community College
        B.S.N., University of Florida
        M.S.N., Florida State University

John Piersol
Executive Director, Business, Industrial and Agricultural Programs
        B.S., University of Delaware
        M.S., Colorado State University

Executive Directors

Sharon M. Best
Executive Director, Human Resources and Equity Officer
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University

Michael Davis
Executive Director, Informational Technology/CIO
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida

J. Michael Lee
Executive Director, FGC Foundation
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida

Michael P. McKee
Executive Director of Media & Public Information
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida

Professional

Patty Anderson
Director, Research, Institutional Effectiveness &
Distance Learning
        B.S., West Virginia University
        M.S., Nova University                        

Terry Auger
Coordinator, Testing
        A.S., Endicott Junior College
        B.A., Saint Leo University
        M.S., Capella University                                      

Swanzetta Battles
Coordinator, Grant Management
        A.A., Tallahassee Community College
        B.S., Florida A & M

Christine Boatright
Director, Library
        A.A., North Florida Community College
        B.A., M.A., Florida State University

Jeffrey Braun
Programmer Analyst
        B.S., Edinboro University

Onalee (Toni) J. Briley
Academic Advisor
        B.S., M.S., Troy State University
        Ph.D., Capella University

Rob Chapman
Coordinator, Marketing, Web and Graphics Production
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Jacksonville University

Karyn L. Congressi
Assistant to the President

Robert L. Cox
Coordinator, Information Services
        B.S., University of Florida

Daniel Cronrath
Director, Grants and Grant Management
        B.A., Bloomsburg University
        M.P.S., George Washington University

Michele Cuadras
Health Information Specialist
        A.A., Florida Gateway College
        B.S., Florida State University
        M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Edward D’Avi
Director, College Facilities
        B.S., M.S., University of Florida

Amanda (Amy) A. Dekle-Hunt
Coordinator, Student Activities
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida

Paula Gavin
Director, Academic Programs
        B.S., George Mason University
        M.S., Virginia Tech University

Travis George
Associate Director, Financial Aid
        B.A., Bethune Cookman
        M.B.A., Ashford University

Rebecca Golden
Education and Training Specialist
        B.A., University of Nebraska

Travis Green
Business Analyst
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida

Michelle Holloway
Director, Business Services
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., M.B.A., Saint Leo University

Audrey F. Hulen
Manager, Bookstore
        A.A., Florida Gateway College

Gayle P. Hunter
Registrar
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University

Janice Irwin
Coordinator, Disability Services
        B.S., M.A., Bowling Green State University

John Jewett, IV
Director, Public Service Programs
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University

Sandra J. Johnston
Director, Enrollment Management
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University
        M.S., University of West Alabama

Jana Kazmierczak
Bursar
        A.S., Florida Community College at Jacksonville
        B.S., Liberty University

Tonia Lawson
Director, Procurement and Contracts
        A.A., Northwest Florida State College
        B.S., M.S., Troy University

Margaret McLaughlin
Director, Advising Services
        B.A. University of Colorado
        M.Ed., Lewis & Clark College
        Ed.D., University of Georgia

Patricia Morris
Coordinator, Library Research
        B.S., LeMoyne College
        M.A., University of South Florida

Pamela Murawski
Director, Water Resources
        B.S., Black Hills State University

Isabelle Perez
Academic Advisor
        B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota

Troy Roberts
Coordinator, Public Information
        B.A., Valdosta State University

Carl D. Romano
Coordinator, Industrial Technology
        B.A., Western State College of Colorado

Kacey N. Schrader
Associate Registrar
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University

Kelly Sistrunk
Academic Advisor/Recruiter, Nursing
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida
        M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Scott Sloan
Academic Advisor
        A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College
        B.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Florida

James Swisher
Coordinator, Law Enforcement/Corrections Training
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., University of Florida

Sandra Tomlinson
Coordinator, College Success
        B.A., University of North Florida
        M.Ed., Saint Leo University

Rebecca A. VanHoek
Coordinator, Planning & Accreditation
        A.S., Indian River Community College
        B.S., Saint Leo University

William Piper Walton
Assistant Director, College Facilities
        B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University

Anita (Becky) Westberry
Director, Financial Aid
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida
        M.H.A., University of Phoenix

Linda E. Williams
Coordinator of Dual Enrollment
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., University of Florida
        M.S., Florida State University

Full-Time Faculty

Sandy Aguilar
Assistant Professor, College Success
        B.A., Southeastern College
        M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Maureen Akey-Meyerson
Professor, Science
        A.A.S., State University of New York
        B.S., Cornell University
        M.S., University of Florida

Troy Appling
Professor, English
        B.S., Atlanta Christian College
        M.A., University of Memphis
        Ph.D., Florida State University

Lisa Bagnall
Assistant Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., Salisbury University
        M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Michael Baker
Associate Professor, English
        B.A., University of Florida
        B.A., Florida State University
        M.A., University of Tennessee
        Ph.D., Ohio State University

Cheryl M. Boice
Professor, Microbiology
        A.A., Central Florida Community College
        B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida

Janis E. Brothers
Professor, Art
        A.A., North Florida Community College
        B.S., M.F.A., Florida State University

Ann Brown
Associate Professor, EMS Programs
        A.S., A.A., B.S.N., Florida State College of Jacksonville

Sylvia M. Calcano
Professor, Mathematics
        B.S., University of Puerto Rico
        M.S., Florida State University

Sheri Carder
Associate Professor, Business Education
        B.A., Hendrix College
        M.A., Memphis State University
        Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Elizabeth Carroll
Assistant Professor, EPI
        B.A., Western Kentucky University
        M.A., University of the Cumberlands

Chad Caswell
Associate Professor, PTA
        B.S., D.P.T., University of Southern Alabama

Elizabeth Cobb
Professor, English
        B.S., Eastern Oregon State College
        M.A., University of North Florida

Sharron Cuthbertson
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
        A.A., Oakland Community College
        B.S., University of Michigan
        M.S., Nova Southeastern University
        Ph.D., University of Florida

Allyson Dees
Assistant Professor, AA Education
        B.S., Florida State University
        M.A., University of South Florida

Joseph Ganser
Associate Professor, Welding
        Diploma, Tulsa Welding School

James W. Givvines
Professor, Physics
        B.S., M.S., Western Carolina University

Paula Grimstead
Associate Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., M.S.N., M.H.A., University of Phoenix

Denise Gross
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
        A.S., Santa Fe College
        B.S., Texas A&M University
        M.A., Savannah College of Art & Design
        D.V.M., Texas A&M University

Larry Gunter
Professor, Speech
        B.A., University of Arkansas
        M.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana

Juan F. Guzman
Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
        M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas Specialization
        Universidad de los Andes

John. B. Hawes
Professor, Chemistry
        B.S., Keene State College
        M.A., University of Arizona

Mary A. Hill
Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., University of Central Florida
        M.S.N., University of South Alabama
        D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Diana Hingson
Professor, Psychology
        A.A., Saint Johns River Community College
        B.A., Edward Waters College
        M.S., Troy State University

Lori S. Holdren
Professor, Mathematics
        B.S., Stockton State College
        M.A., University of Arizona
        Ph.D., University of South Florida

David Hurner
Professor, English/Literature
        B.A., M.Ed., University of Florida

Mustapha Kane
Professor, Earth Science
        B.S., National Institute of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry, Algeria
        M.S. & Doctorate, University of Nancy, France
        Ph.D., University of Georgia

Paul Keck
Associate Professor, Band/Band Director
        A.A., Santa Fe College
        B.A., University of Central Florida
        M.M., University of Florida

Joanne LaFramboise-Otto
Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Western Ontario-Canada

Margaret Lee
Associate Professor, Engineering Technology
        B.I. Eng., Georgia Institute of Technology
        M.B.A., Northern Illinois University
        M.Eng.Sys., Portland State University

Doris E. Lombo
Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
        M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas

Joanna McLaughlin
Associate Professor, Nursing
        A.S.D.N., B.S.N., Florida Gateway College

Nancy Carol McLean
Professor, Cosmetology
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.A., Saint Leo University

Sean McMahon
Professor, History
        B.A., University of Georgia
        M.A., Clemson University
        Ph.D., Florida State University

Ali Messenger
Assistant Professor, Water Resources
        B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Florida

Williema Mohan
Professor, Practical Nursing
        B.S.N., Barry University

Pedro Mora
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
        B.S., M.S., University of Puerto Rico
        Ph.D., University of Florida

Tim Moses
Professor, Philosophy
        B.A., Florida State University
        M.A., University of Illinois

Shane Neely-Smith
Assistant Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., Barry University

Patricia Orender
Professor, Nursing
        A.A., Lake City Community College
        B.S., Florida State University

Kristen Osteen
Assistant Professor, Nursing
        A.A., A.S., Lake City Community College
        B.S.N., Florida State University

Gabriel Pardo
Professor, Anatomy and Physiology
        M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas

Jakuana Paulk
Associate Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., Valdosta State University
        M.S.N., University of Cincinnati

William Payne
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
        A.A., Georgia Highlands College
        B.S., Jacksonville State University (AL)
        M.A., Liberty University
        J.D., Mercer Law School

Matthew R. Peace
Professor, Mathematics
        B.S., Clemson University
        M.S., University of Florida
        M.S., University of North Florida

Henrietta Pope
Professor, Nursing
        R.N., B.S.N., University of North Florida
        M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Brenda Ray
Associate Professor, Nursing
        A.S., Gulf Coast Community College
        B.S.N., University of North Florida
        M.S., University of Florida
        M.S., Florida State University

Kristeen Roberts
Associate Professor, Nursing
        A.A., Miami Dade Community College
        B.S.N., M.S.N., Barry University

William Robinson
Associate Professor, HVAC
        B.S.Ed., M.A.Ed., Valdosta State University
        Diploma, Thomas Area Technical School

Brenda Rodgers
Assistant Professor, Cosmetology
        Cosmetology Certificate, Lake City Community College

Jorge Romero-Habeych
Associate Professor, Economics
        A.A., Valencia Community College
        B.S., M.S., University of Central Florida

Keith W. Rupert
Professor, Computer Science
        B.A., B.S., Albany State College
        M.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana

Kimberly Salyers
Associate Professor, PTA Program
        A.A.S., Central Ohio Technical College
        B.S., Ohio Valley University
        M.A., University of Phoenix

Susan Scott
Associate Professor, Logistics
        B.A., University of Massachusetts
        M.B.A., Suffolk University
        D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Frederick K. Smith
Professor, Humanities
        B.A., Florida Southern College
        M.M., Ph.D., University of Florida

Linda Wells
Professor, Mathematics
        A.A., Miami Dade College
        B.S., Florida International University
        M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Patricia Widman
Associate Professor, Nursing
        B.S.N., University of Phoenix
        M.S.N., Regis University

John Wildmon
Professor, Golf Course Operations and Landscape Technology
        B.S., M.S., University of Florida

Robert Yorke
Professor, Social Sciences
        B.S., M.S., Valdosta State University

Note: A complete list of full-time and part-time faculty is available through the College’s Web site at www.fgc.edu.